<I wasn't aware that you were a big mover and shaker in the mainstream media--the specific group I was addressing in my post (along with the academic leftists behind them),

I'm not, but did you even read what you posted?
The "American left" and "their stalwart ally, the mainstream media".
I live in America, I would definitely be considered a lefty on most issues.
Therefore I would think that I would be included in your statement. I am therefore insulted by the stereotyping of me, and other people who dont think like you, as salivating over body bags and a military quagmire.


and whose attitudes are transparently broadcast with every news story. If not, I don't see why you need to lump yourself in with them, although I noticed you leaped quite rapidly to their defense.

I would never jump to the media's defense as I think on the whole their reporting is terrible.
Yet I dont feel the need to spend half my days constantly looking for bias in the media, or tainting half the country with insults. Obsessions can be so unhealthy.
Neither do I feel the need to continue this thread, since we went down this road before.........

Cheers,
Tony